MEDIA RELEASE
For Immediate Release
October 10, 2019
New Representative for Children and Youth Appointed
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Our Minds Matter Read the office’s report on mental health services for young Nunavummiut
Photo Credit: Christian Kimber
Photo Credit: Lee Narraway - Nunavut Tourism
Who We Are
The Representative for Children and Youth’s office works to support young Nunavummiut. We represent their voice in matters that affect them and ensure the Government of Nunavut protects and advances their rights and interests.
Our work is guided by:
- the Representative for Children and Youth Act
- the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child
- Inuit societal values
- the voice of the child
- national advocacy standards
In other words…Young people have rights. We support them!
What We Do
Individual Advocacy
Individual advocacy means working one-on-one with a child or youth, listening and helping the young person address his or her concerns.
Systemic Advocacy
Systemic advocacy involves reviewing issues affecting larger groups of young Nunavummiut.
Reviews of Critical Injuries and Deaths
Our office can review child deaths and serious injuries to help prevent similar events in the future.
We are currently developing this area of work.
Public Awareness
We want all Nunavummiut to understand what child rights are, what we do and how we do it!
What's New
News
Photos and Events
02/28/2020
Diana’s trip to Coral Harbour involved visits to various service providers and the Sakku school. Students seemed to enjoy participating in the Raise Your Voice: Self-Advocacy Workshop and Sila is Cold presentations. Thanks for the warm welcome and hospitality!
Publications and Reports
Oct 11, 2019
The Representative for Children and Youth’s Office (RCYO) is pleased to make this submission to the Standing Committee on Legislation (Standing Committee) regarding Bill 25, An Act to Amend the Education Act and the Inuit Language Protection Act (Bill 25). This submission falls under the RCYO’s legal duty to make recommendations on child and youth-related legislation.
